Helios Folding Compact Monoculars

Both these models offer excellent optical performance for their compact size. Fully coated optics. The optical bodies click into position at 90 degree for simple one handed operation. Both models supplied with case.
A monocular is a modified refracting telescope used to magnify the images of distant objects by passing light through a series of lenses and prisms; the use of prisms results in a lightweight telescope. Volume and weight are less than half those of binoculars, making it easy to carry.

Monoculars, sometimes called telescopes when used in this capacity, are often used by visually impaired people to see distant objects that would normally be undiscernable. For example, they are often used to read text on a chalkboard or projection screen.

Besides their use by the visually impaired, they are also used in hunting, survival and espionage. For these specific tasks smaller monoculars are made that fit inside a regular pocket; they are frequently referred to as "pocket scopes". Companies producing them include Brunton, X20, Zeiss, Barska, ..

Specification 7x25 8x21 Pocket Spy Magnification x7 x8 Object lens diameter 25mm 21mm Field of View 8degrees 6.5degrees Dimensions(mm) 75x58x58 45x45x45 Weight 170g 90g Product Codes 212 302

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